Basic Baked Lobster Tails

Name: Basic Baked Lobster Tails
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Lobster tails are a treat in themselves, but for an extra-special dinner you can serve them with steak!

Ingredients

4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

Directions

Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.
Pour water into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 232 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein.

Lobster tails are a treat in themselves, but for an extra-special dinner you can serve them with steak!

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